There’s something about mechanical keyboards. Perhaps it’s the aesthetics, the touch and feel, the customisation, or even the sound of the keys. It’s the latter that’s so satisfying to me. I like a clicky, noisy keyboard, though that probably makes me a poor desk neighbour. Mechanical keyboards are not just tools anymore. They are objects to be lusted over by collectors who aren’t shy at spending big bucks on their hobby. An obsession articulated perfectly by this New Yorker story.
But like some hobbies, it can be intimidating for novices to get into. Where to start? The switches, key caps, or layout? The good news is that there’s plenty of online material to kickstart your mechanical keyboard journey. For instance, you can start with our beginner’s guide on choosing the right keyboard layout. Once you have bought one (or more), and played around with them, you may also want to learn how to maintain them, and keep them in tip-top condition. And if you’r…
